SOLUTION: The question is: If 3x+5x=-8 Then x+1=? I don't know what im missing, I think I multiply -8 on both sides but what happens to the x on 3x or 5x, please help me understand the st

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Question 457068: The question is: If 3x+5x=-8 Then x+1=?
I don't know what im missing, I think I multiply -8 on both sides but what happens to the x on 3x or 5x, please help me understand the steps involved in this problem.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If 3x+5x=-8 Then x+1=?
3x + 5x = -8
8x = -8
x = -1
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x+1 = -1 + 1 = 0